TUESDAY, March 31
Zoom Chat with Rep. Yarmuth Zoom Free | 11 a.m.-noon Get the lowdown on the coronavirus stimulus package passed last week by Congress from one of the lawmakers involved, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, LEOs founder. RSVP at [email protected] to be sent the Zoom link. Youll be able to ask Yarmuth all your unemployment and small business questions.Interfaith Paths to Peace: Lunch with Louisville Evolutionaries Zoom Free | Noon-1 p.m. Every day this week, Interfaith Paths to Peace presents a lunchtime conversation between a Louisville thought leader and IPP Executive Director Jud Hendrix. First up is Dr. Peter Buecker, a Louisville orthopedic surgeon who now practices mind-body medicine. Other guests include Martin Brooks, who helps build bridges of peace between Muslim and Christian communities in Louisville. Hell speak on Thursday.
WEDNESDAY, April 1
Quarantail Competition Facebook or Instagram Live Free | Before 6 p.m. Louisvilles bartenders are still creating even if their establishments arent open (or are but in a limited fashion). Theyll be posting their Copper & Kings cocktail brews to social media and tagging the distillery (so follow C&Ks social media accounts for quarantine happy hour ideas). The winners, chosen by a panel of eight judges, will receive $50 cash, a distillery tour and tasting and a featured menu placement on Alex&nders menu to be enjoyed after all this blows over.Quarantine Raffle Facebook Prices vary | 5-6 p.m. Support Tin Roof Louisville employees and win kitschy alcohol themed memorabilia all at the same time. A Fireball Whiskey pop-a-shot and a Titos Handmade Vodka Quarantine Package are just two of the eight prizes you can win if you buy a $5 raffle ticket (or eight tickets for $25). All proceeds go to Tin Roof staff who are unable to work at the bar at this time.
Governmedaddy Cabaret Facebook Live Free | 6-7 p.m. Every Wednesday, pianist John Austin Clark brings you a live variety hour of melodies and musings in celebration of Gov. Andy Beshears excellent leadership under coronavirus. Despite the name of his show, Clarks performances are family friendly.
THURSDAY, April 2
Virtual "Friends" Trivia Facebook Live Donation based | 8-9 p.m. Turns out, all the Friends episodes youve been binging during quarantine are actually useful! Heres how this themed trivia game, hosted by Tin Roof Louisville, works: Two rounds of questions will be asked over Facebook Live. The first three people to type the answer in the comments section receive a point. The person with the most points at the end wins. Make sure to send virtual tips, which will benefit Tin Roof staff.Kentucky Cannabis Movie Night Facebook Live Free | 8-10 p.m. Catch part two of Dr. Sanjay Guptas Weed docuseries, streamed for free on Facebook by the Kentucky Cannabis Freedom Coalition. Episode 2, Cannabis Madness covers the tug of war between the U.S. federal government, scientists and patients over medical marijuana. KCFC will continue streaming a cannabis movie or documentary every Thursday until quarantining ends.
FRIDAY, April 3
Virtual Book Discussion: Willa Cather, 'O Pioneers!' Zoom Free | 1 p.m. Missing book club? This one, presented by New Albanys Carnegie Center for Art and History, is virtual. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of suffrage, the novel up for discussion is O Pioneers! by Willa Cather, a 1913 book about the fictional Alexandra Bergson, a Nebraska pioneer who must turn her familys land into a viable farm after her father dies. The Carnegie Centers director, Eileen Yanoviak, an expert in 19th century history and art, will lead this book club. And, if youre a Floyd County resident you can access the book for free from the Floyd County Librarys e-book collection.Virtual Shakespeare in Central Park: 'King Lear' Facebook Free | 7-9:30 p.m. Kentucky Shakespeare continues to stream past performances of its Central Park performances. This week, its time for King Lear as performed last year, a family tragedy about an aging king who must decide how much of his realm he should bequeath to each of his three daughters. Turn your experience into Dinner and a Show by getting takeout from a Louisville Food Truck Association member. Kentucky Shakes recommends All Thaid Up, Four Pegs, Get it on a Bun at Bootys, Ramiros Cantina and Six Forks Burger Co.